VET Pathways & WPL
VET Pathways & Workplace Learning
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Industry & Enterprise - Workplace Learning
During Week 9 the Industry and Enterprise students will be completing their first work placement in a variety of industries. Workplace Learning (WPL) is an integral part of learning as it allows employers to supervise the students as they practice and extend the industry skills they have learnt in the classroom.
We wish them all the best and look forward to visiting them on-site.
Motivation Foundation - Try-a-Trade excursion
The I&E students were lucky enough to be given the opportunity to participate in the inaugural Construction Training Fund's Try-a-Trade at the Motivation Foundation in the Swan Valley. This gave the boys the opportunity to explore a career within the Construction and Mining Industry. The boys had the opportunity to operate an excavator and roller as well as concreting a section of the basketball court at the premises.
If your son is interested in applying for future opportunities to complete a Certificate II in Infrastructure, Resources and Work Preparation one day a week in Year 11 and 12 please send me an email.
Year 11 & 12 Workplace Learning
Workplace Learning (WPL) is an integral part of the Year 11/12 General studies.
During work placement, employers supervise the students as they practice and extend their skills. Students must complete 55 hours plus complete the logbook and reflection.
During work placement, employers supervise the students as they practice and extend their skills.
Students benefit from Work Placement because they:
- experience real work situations
- have access to industry standard facilities, equipment and experienced staff
- develop self-confidence, skills and understandings that will assist their transition from school to work.
- gain skills such as communication, following instructions, workplace safety that can be transferred between workplaces
- get to ‘try out an industry’ before committing to a specific career or industry
- improve their employability by gaining industry experience
- gain contacts within the industry who may help in the future with finding fulltime employment.
Workplace Learning Dates 2023
Year 10 I&E - Term One - Week 9
Monday 27th March until Friday 31st March
Year 10 I&E - Term Two - Week 8
Monday 12th June until Friday 16th June
Year 10 I&E - Term Three - Week 9
Monday 11th Sep until Friday 15th Sep
Year 10 I&E - Term Four - Week 8
Monday 27th Nov until Friday 30th Nov
Year 11 - Term Two - Week 6 & 7
Monday 22nd May until Thurs 1st June
Year 11 – Term Four - Week 6&7
Monday 13th until Fri 24th Nov
Year 12 - Term Two - Week 6 & 7
Monday the 22nd May until Thursday 1st June
Year 12 – Term Four – Week 1 & 2
Monday 9th until Thur 19th Oct
If there are any businesses that would like to support the College with hosting a Workplace Learning student or looking to hire apprentices in the future, please feel free to contact me.
Website for apprenticeships
Australian Apprenticeship Pathways:
https://www.aapathways.com.au/job-hunting/job-search-sites
Apprentice Employment Network:
https://aenwa.com.au/find-an-apprenticeship-act/
Apprenticeship Support: Australian http://www.apprenticeshipsupport.com.au/apprentices
SEEK:
https://www.seek.com.au/apprenticeship-jobs
MEGT:
https://www.megt.com.au/job-board
Job and skills WA:
https://www.jobsandskills.wa.gov.au/training/apprenticeships-and-traineeships
The Schools Careers Guide 2022 (Explore Careers) by Explore Careers - Issuu
Lauren Johnson
VET and WPL Coordinator